World Alliance of Qara’im
האיגוד העולמי של הקראים
Всемирный Альянс Караимов
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The World Alliance of the Qara’im is a commonwealth of independent Qara’ite spiritual and communal leaders, religious communities and congregations, study groups and spiritual centers of Qaraim, Qaraimler, Karaylar, Karaite Jews, Bney Miqra, Ba’alei Miqra and Karaites.
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The Haggadah for Hag HaMazoth in the Tradition of Karaism, by Karaite Hakham Melech Rahmiel ben Ya'aqov, features verses (in both English and Hebrew) taken directly from the Tanach ("Hebrew Bible"), which tell the story of the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt, in keeping with the traditions of Karaism.
Originally compiled in 2011, and updated and enhanced continually since then, a unique feature of the Haggadah is its visual appeal: it contains numerous breathtaking and stunning photos of the land of Israel, most of them taken by Ben Ya'aqov himself during his close to 20 years living in Israel, both in the Jerusalem area and, currently, in the Golan Heights region in the north of the country.
The Haggadah creates a unique opportunity to hold a Passover Seder according to Karaite customs, focusing on the original story of the Exodus without unnecessary additions. It's perfect for those who truly love the Tanach (scripture) in its purest form, with all the depth and meaning that the story of the Exodus contains.
With top quality paper and premium ink, this Haggadah ALSO makes an excellent gift, family keepsake or coffee table book.
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Leviticus Chapter 24, Part 4 – World Alliance Of Qara’im (Karaites) – Weekly Torah Study – Sat 14 Mar 26
Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
Time: 5:45pm – 8:00pm Jerusalem time (3:45pm – 6:00pm, Lisbon | 11:45am – 2:00pm, New York)
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Biblical Calendar Society (BCS) - New Moon Report - Friday 20 March 2026 - First Biblical Month & New Year
➠ The new moon WAS SIGHTED in Israel on the evening of Friday 20 March 2026 by various observers around Israel, including by Melech Rahmiel ben Ya'aqov, from Qatzrin in the Golan Heights.
➠ Even if the new moon had not been spotted, Hodesh (New Moon Day) would have been declared nonetheless, since Friday 20 March 2026 was 30 days since the previous new moon was sighted, and no two visible new moons can be separated by more than 30 days.
AVIV BARLEY ➠ Previous to 20 March, Aviv (almost ripe) barley was found in the land of Israel, thereby marking this month the First Month of the New Biblical Year, and marking 20 March 2026 as the true Rosh HaShannah, (Biblical) New Year's Day.
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ROSH HODESH SAMEACH / ראש חודש שמח / HAPPY NEW MONTH!
ROSH HA-SHANNAH SAMEACH / ראש השנה שמח / HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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With blessings from YHWH,
Melech Ben Ya'aqov, President
Bruce Brill, Vice President
Biblical Calendar Society
[Photograph by Melech Rahmiel Ben Ya'aqov]